Full 'Lion King' soundtrack released after Beyoncé drops single

'The Lion King' soundtrack is available on streaming platforms ahead of the live-action remake's debut on July 18.

Author:
Lucas Robbins, TEGNA

Published:
6:01 PM EDT July 11, 2019

Updated:
6:01 PM EDT July 11, 2019

If you just couldn't wait to hear more after Beyoncé released her new original song from "The Lion King," be prepared and feel no worries because the soundtrack for the highly-anticipated live-action remake of Disney's cartoon classic has just dropped too.

The album has 19 tracks, featuring production from Hans Zimmer and film director Jon Favreau, and performances by Beyoncé (Nala), Donald Glover (Simba), Seth Rogen (Pumbaa) and Billy Eichner (Timon). It also has a new song by Elton John and Tim Rice, "Never Too Late."

“Just hearing that music strikes you deeply,” Favreau told Good Morning America. “Even if you don’t know the film or stage show, there is a spiritual strength in it."

The soundtrack comes amid early mixed reviews of the movie. It had been scheduled for release July 19, a day after the film comes out.